Wading Through the Data Swamp:
Program Evaluation 201

Supplements

Cool After School Program

Location Springfield (midsized city in the Midwest)
Goal Reduce "latchkey" status as risk factor for early onset of substance use
Intervention Provide multifaceted after school programming
Target group Middle school students, ages 12-14
Number of slots 50
Enrollment 30 girls, 20 boys
Program staff 3 adults (teachers); 4 teacher's aides or college age mentors
Duration 9 months per year (September-June), 3 hours per day (3-6 pm)
Program elements Supervision, health promotion, academic assistance, recreation/sports, parent involvement and parent activities

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